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National Republican., 1887-08-03
TIE POTOMAC FLATS.
Annual Report OF the Engineer In
Charge of Their Improvement.


Col Hams has submitted his annual re-
port on the improvement of the Potomac
river to the chief Of engineers. During
the year there has been excavated and de-
posted on the flats ,0Sl, ,567 cubic yards OF
material, making q total Of 5,3li, ,05i cubic
yards so deposited since the improvement
began. There has been about 4Gl acres Of
marsh reclaimed from overflow, which has
resulted in great benefit to the sanitary
condition OF some parts OF the city. The
channels OF the river have been improved,
reach either Georgetown or Washington.
"Tho total amount expended In the work
during the past year." the report says, "is
S244, 136. .O2; total amount expended up to
date, 1895, ,41.0l. The financial statement
shows q balance OF $3.50, ,36l 60 available.
Practically this Is very small sum, Nearly
all the money shown as available Is needed
to meet liabilities to be incurred under ex
isting contracts. 1t Is desirable that a
reasonably large sum be appropriated for
the work this year. The work has reached
that stage Of progress when high freshet
may do great damage. The sum OF $780,
600 could be profitably expended In the
fiscal year ending June so, ,lSS0.n
The unsanitary condition OF the sewer at
the foot OF Seventeenth street Is spoken OF
and II ia recommended that the present end
OF the sewer be closed and large steam
pump be established there TO pump the
sewage into the river, or as far away as
may seem necessary. The necessity Of re-
building the Long bridge is again recon
nended.
National Republican., 1887-08-03
TIE OLD GUARD
Meets and Discusses the Question of
Armament.

Armament.
The regular monthly meeting OF the Old
Guard, U. V. g., was held last night, a
large attendance Of members being notice
able.
The committee on revision Of the constl-
tuition submitted several amendments
which under the rules were laid over for
thirty days.
The committee on "armament of the
corpsn reported that they had initiate
their plan Of action by preparing o circular
which explained the present status of the
organization and requesting the Use OF the
names Of those to whom they were sent for
honorary membership the resultant fee OF
50, to be used In the purchase OF guns. Also
requesting contributions from those who
were so disposed.
Quite number OF responses have been
received, among which was donation OF
S35 from Mrs. Gen. Sockett.
The committee further stated that they
preferred this plan TO placing a soliciting
committee upon the streets, and from
present indications they felt assured that
the friends OF the corps would respond In
proportion to their means. 1t was hoped
that their plans would be perfected for the
purchase Of guns early next month, as ar.
rangements are IN progress to accompany
the Il. A. r. to the encampment at st.
Louis. A. j. Judson, late assistant adju-
tant general of volunteers, was elected an
active member. Several applications were
received and referred to the recruiting COM
mittpp
National Republican., 1887-08-03

Articles of incorporation of tha Chicago, st.
Paul and Kansas railroad have been filed at
ST, Joseph, Mo- The capital stock is SIS 900, 900.
The annual report OF the Chicago and North
west railroad was completed to-day, and Will
be ready.for the public in about ten days 1t
shows gross earnings of s2G. .32l ,3l5 against S2i
2T9,509 last year, an increase Of 3l,0il ,75;
operating expenses and taxes $1,000 ,8il,
against Sl3,S59,225, an increase of Sl,2ll, ZIG;
net earnings Sll ,250,913, against $40 i20 27S. an
increase OF Ss3O, 800; fixed charges S5.l0i,l
against s5, ,5ii.362. a decrease of 500 net
incomes s6,056,775, against II, i,S26,Ol0, an in-
crease OF 81 ,2SO, 765; dividends paid 23,iii5
sgainst the same sum last year; surplus 81
612,Hl against 81 1881 .06 last year, an increase
ofSl ,2s0,7G5. There was a net increase in the
bonded debt to the amount OF s0,973, 900, prln-
cipally for account OF the new extensions.
The earnings of the roads In the new exten.
sionB are not included Ia the report but the
largest of them, the Fremont, Elkhorn aud
Missouri Valley, besides paying all Gxed
charges had surplus for the year of sG5i,
675. The Sioux City and Pacific had surplus
over all charges of $50 DOL, The great increase
in earnings was in freight which returned
sl0.3 4S3 or 81, ,S26, ,239 more than In tue pre-
vious year. all OF which resulted from in
creased traffic, the rates being slightly lower
than in the previoss Iy6ar. One OF the prn-
oipal points shown is that the company had
on May 81 n cash surplus OF ne ulv stNl0,01O,
after providing for all payments up 10 Juae 25
National Republican., 1887-08-03
SNAP JUDGMENT.
The Comptroller of the Currency
After the National Banks.

After the National Banks.
The comptroller Of the currency has
called upon the national banks for report
Of their condition at the close Of business
Aug. 1. No report was ever called for In
the month Of August until last year, when
Aug. 81 was the date fixed upon, nor since
1865 has any date In July later than the 1st
been selected. The information to be en-
bodied In the report just called for is ex-
pected to be particularly valuable as show
ing how the banks are prepared to meet the
approaching demands for funds to move
the crops. All banks that failed to send In
reports under the last call, within the time
specified by law, were fined, and the fines
have been collected and paid into the
treasury. Even political pressure was
brought to bear in several cases to obtain a
remission Of the penalties, but the comp
troller would not consent TO any such ar
rangement. He has frequently expressed
himself as determined to enforce this
statute and has so instructed the banks.
National Republican., 1887-08-03
CLEARING SALE PRICES,
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We mention the Lace Department for this week, but
hope you haven't forgotten the reduced prices
vously advertised. Summer Goods of every desorip
ton for men, children, and babies at Clearing
Out Prices. Some goods coming in for instance
49, dozen French Kid Gloves at CSC pair they're
creating sensation $50 dozen pairs are exhibited in
the window of Store No. 1l17 Pennsylvania avenue.
National Republican., 1887-08-03
THE EASTERN BRANCH BRIDGE e.
Col. Hams Reports as to Location and
Structure.

toi. hainb hepOTts bs 10 bOcHtiOn anu
Structure.
The first annual report on the Eastern
Branch bridge has been submitted by Col.
Hams to the chief of engineers lie says
four lines for reaching the bridge were sur
veyed and the line of Pennsylvania avenue
extended is recommended for adoption. A
bridge built on this line will be skew
bridge, and its total length, including ap
prooches, will be 2 ,235 feet. The grade OF
the bridge is determined by the crossing of
the Baltimore and Potomac railroad and
the clear heading and depth Of truss re.
quired over the river. The grade of the
railroad being Ia feet and that Of Pennsyl-
vania avenue 35l feet, an overgrade cross
ing is necessary. The clear head-room re
quired is is feet, and above this height
OF 8 feet Is needed for the floor system.
This gives grade Of 35 feet for the road
way OF the bridge. Over the channel OF
the river o clear head room Of about II feet
Is deemed necessary. 1t was recommended
that the grade be fixed at 35 feet, the
bridge proper to be level throughout. On
the embankment forming the eastern ap-
proach the grade will be at the rate OF
feet in 100 feet. The bridge will be 32 feet
wide. There is no provision for draw.
National Republican., 1887-08-03

The following building permits were issued
yesterday: John c. Click, to erect two brick
dwellings, numbered ll3 aud 1l5 X stree!
northeast; s22OD, Mrs. G. Schneider, to erect
brick dwelling, numbered lOlI @ street south
east; 81 eco. Anna Moulegrifo, to erect brick
dwelling, numbered l22S II street northwest;
5000. Woodbury. Blair, to erect brick stable
in rear OF 1861 Pennsylvania avenue north
west; $3.50. S. l.. Wilson, to erect brick
dwelling, lot s, square 53l; 5000. Chesapeake
and Potomac Telephone Company, to cree,
brick storeroom: 81 ,l2i. VIM. Wurdeman, to
erect brick dwelling, No. B street southeast;
$500. Il. T. Parker, to repair No. 1914 Con-
neoticut avenue northwest; $780, C. Carlisle,
TO repair No. 1907 + street northwest; si,50)
Charles A. Lemar, to erect four twostory and
Easement brick dwellings, southeast corner
Twelfth and I reetsnorthwest; $40, 800. Jacob
James, seven two-story brick dwellings Nos.
1928 to 1885 Fifteenth street northwest s2l, 900.
Thomas u. Marche, two two-story brick dwell.
ings, oil and 5l3 A street southeast; 5000.
SUMMER RATES for advertisements of Wants,
For Rent, and For Sale of two lines times,
or lines times for % cents
National Republican., 1887-08-03
The Court Record.

Equity Court-Justice Merrick. Morgan
vs.. Holroyd ct al; order nisi. Porter VS.. Porter
lime 10 answer extended. onermau vs.. Off,r-
man c, al order confirming sale. Whiting vs.
whiting order appointing examiner to take
testimony. Matthews Va. Williams; order
discherging receiver. Proctor VS.. Fitzgerald
ct al order to pay examiner. Barker VS.. Peck
ct al; leave 10 amend bill. .Starkweather VS..
Stickney ct al; decree confirming sale. Starr
W.. Treake; leave 10 file bill. Payne VS.
Payne; order OF reference to auditor. Starr vs.
Treakle ct al; motion set for hearing Friday
next. Term adjourn to Friday l0:'O clo3k.
National Republican., 1887-08-03
.lymplc VS.. HyatlsYille, a:IO p. m.
Tie Military Encampment.

The eboampment OF the Maryland Natl ona'
Guard, Aug, % to sth, at Hageistown, promises
TO be an event in the local history Of the guard
and elaborate pre- parations are being made to
render the first encampment great success
Fully 1900 men are expected to be in camp
from all portions of the state Regimental and
brigade drills and inspection, guard mount,
dress parade and other beautiful and impressive
military ceremonies and scenes of camp life
will be portrayed each day, and during the
evening grand outdoor concert will be given
by the military band.
The Baltimore and Ohio railroad, In pursu-
ance of its usual liberal custom, Will sell ex-
cursion tickets to Hagerstown from all points
in Maryland, from Washington city and from
Harper's Ferry, Winchester and intermediate
sta tlons, at single fare for the round trip
These tickets will be sold from Aug. I'd to sth,
good to return until the 9th inclusive.
National Republican., 1887-08-03
uARBoR IMPROVEMENTS
Recommended by the Engineer foi
Maryland and Delaware.

Gen. W. F. Smith, United States en-
gineers, in his annual report to the chief Of
engineers, submits the following estimates
for expenditures to be M ade during the
next fiscal year: Maurice river, N. j, $2O,-
600; Wilmington harbor, Del, $4,000; Ice
harbor, Newcastle. Del, $4,000; Saint
Jones river, DEL, S35, 900; Mispillion creek,
Del, S5s, 800; Broad Kiln river, Dell, $l0,-
900; Indian river, Del, $4,000; Susque.
hanna river above and below Havre de
Grace, Md, $4,000; Corsica creek, Nd,
$4,000; Choptanll river, between Denton
and Greensboro, Nd, $4,000; Upper
the mainland, Nd, $4,000; Island water
way from Chincoteague bay, Va, to Della
ware bay, at or near Lewes, Del, $1,000
National Republican., 1887-08-03
In the Interest of Humanity

Gen. Meigs, in his report on the pension
building, says he will make a second and in-
dependent ceiling a foot below the roof CELL
ing for the purpose of making the record rooms
situated below 1t more comfortable during hot
weather. 1t is expected the TEN perature will
be greatly reduced by that method.
National Republican., 1887-08-03
The Trne hIathod

OF curing habitual constipation and liver and
kidney ills is to avoid the use of the bitter
drastic liver medicines and cathartlcs, and to
take only the pleasant liquid fruit remedy,
Syrup of Figs. II cleanses as we'll as
strengthens the system, aud does not leave the
bowels costive, so that regular habits may be
formed and the invalid permanently restored
TO health. II acts promptly and effectively: 1t
sale in so cent and 81 bottles by all leading
druggists,
National Republican., 1887-08-03
Is it Really CopsumptIonq

Many a case supposed to be radical lung dis
ease is really one of liver complaint and indi-
gestion, but, unless that diseased liver can be
restored to healthy action, 1t will so clog the
the lungs with corrupting matter as to bring
have consumption, which Is scrofula of the
lungs, In its worst form. Nothing can be more
happily calculated 10 nip this danger In the
bud than is DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Dis
covery." BY Druggists.
National Republican., 1887-08-03

The Pennsylvania Railroad Company an
nounce the sale Of special excursion tickets 10
Cape May and Atlantic City every Friday dur
ing August, at the low rate of s5 for the round
trip. These tickets will be good only for a
continuous trip In each direction and for re
turn passage within five days. The excursion
tickets will be good only on train leaving
Washington at II n. m. and reaching the sea-
shore in time for early tea,
National Republican., 1887-08-03

The Marine band will render the following
programme at the Capitol grounds this even
ing, commencing at 545 o'clock, under the
direction of Prof s, Petrola /, march, "Trau.
sit OF Venus" ]. 7. -Sousa; 2, overture,
"Draroon de Villars" Maillart; 8, selection,
of the MIL" Liddell 8, ballad, "Must We,
Then, Meet as Strangers Thomas; 6, patrol,
British. Asch; 7, selection, "Erminie,"
JacobOusky; S, galop, Storm" Keller Bella.
National Republican., 1887-08-03

The general land office has completed the
adjustment OF the grant to the state Of
Wisconsin by acts Of June 8, 1855, and
May 5, 1864, to aid IL the construction OF
what is now the Chicago, st. Paul, Mime
apolis and Omaha Railway.
National Republican., 1887-08-03
New Postmasters In Virginia.

The following postmasters have been ap-
pointed for Virginia: W. r. Gilbert, Annex,
Augusta county; j. d. Cochran, Folly Mills,
Augusta county; J. Il. Dardeu, Newcoms,
southampton county; W. II. Baxter, Poto-
mac Mills, Westmoreland county; Eliza
beth c. Mcclure, Sommers, Rockbri ge
county; George II. Rush, Clintonville,
Greenbrier county.
National Republican., 1887-08-03

A contract for building two dry docks
for the navy-one at New York and one at
Norfolk-has been awarded to j. E. Simp-
son d Co., Of New York, for s., ,061 200.
National Republican., 1887-08-03
POLICE COURT.
A Variety of Charges Disposed OF by
Judge Harper.

The following cases were disposed of In
the police court yesterday: Silas Carter,
colored, assault on Detective Mahon fined
$50 or sixty days; appealed. Edward Tur-
ner, colored, petit larceny; case continued
until to-day. Michael Noonan, assault on
Officer Stewart; six months In jail and $5
for disorderly conduct. Edward A. Rob
lnson, housebreaking; case continued until
Friday. Charles A. Saulter, selling liquor
on Sunday; fined $40 and costs; appealed.
on the sidewalk; fined So. Addie Lewis,
colored, stabbing her husband; sixty days
In jail. Matilda Mann, colored, fined s.
for stealing a quart Of hockey pokey.
George, alias "Smokey" Jones, fined 50
for disorderly conduct, and sixty days In
jail for shooting officer Barney In the log.
SUMMER RATES for advertisements OF Wants,
For Rent, and For Sale of two lines times,
n
National Republican., 1887-08-03

The deaths Of Chaplain J. D. Beugless
at Nagasaki and of Assistant Surgeon JOS
Shafer at Chelsea Hospital are announced.
National Republican., 1887-08-03
Fieht Hundred Dollars Gone Up IN
Smoke.

fro at 1880 yesterday morning at ], B. De
Wits house, ll3 @ street northwest. destroyed
two pianos and n quantity of furniture valued
at $500. The cause Of the fire IL unknown.
National Republican., 1887-08-03
No Cabinet Meeting ye,terdav

The President did not come into the city
yesterday, and the regular Cabinet meeting
was omitted. Some of the members went
to the white house In expectation that the
usual meeting would be held, but found
that the President was at Oakvlew.
National Republican., 1887-08-03
Look Before You Leap.

Mrs. Amanda Smith, OF No. 1908 Eighth
street southeast, has sworn out warrant for
the arrest OF Frank GIllesSe for putting his arm
around her. He apOl0gized, but she told him
hat the grief he expressed came too late, alas
100 late,
National Republican., 1887-08-03

John T, Fortune, 1926 E street, reports lost
or stolen $40 in money, a hnckster's license,
and tickets for produce dealers picnic. Eu
gene Sherman and Nathan Lawson report that
TWO unknown white boys stole from theli
clothing S23 In money. Mrs. ]. 7. Chrismond,
$50 G street southwest. reports stolen from her
house a brown cloth travelling cloak, new
cambric underwear, dozen towels, silver tea.
spoon, and other articles valued at $40.
National Republican., 1887-08-03
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Laces.

We've still fine stock Of Laces and at
reduced prices that must be low, judging
by the business we're doing. We ewantmore
business, 60 we offer this week
National Republican., 1887-08-03

The director of the mint reports that the
total coinage during the month OF July was
s22,O 600 pieces, of the value Of $1,000 900.
This amount was made up of $500, 900 In
eagles, $500, 900 in half eagles, aud 5000, 900
in standard silver dollars. The limited
coinage was due to the fact that the mint
at Philadelphia was closed during the
month for repairs. The deficiency 10 the
coinage of standard silver dollars will be
made good during the present month.
SUMNER RATES for advertisements of Wau,s,
For Rent, and For Sale of two lines times,
or 8 lines times for 25 cents.
National Republican., 1887-08-03
AnImportan, Dec,sion.

Second Comptroller Butler has decided
that there is no time limitation to claims be-
fore accounting officers of the government
National Republican., 1887-08-03
Two New Dry Docks.

SUMNER RATES tor advertisements of Wants
For Rent and For Sale of two lines times
or lines times for 25 cents.
National Republican., 1887-08-03

Michael Wallace asks to be pardoned out
Of the workhousa. lie states that he Ia a one
legged man, and "that about 3:3) a. m. July 23
/ sat down on u lumber pile near the Baltimore
and Ohio depot to rest and was arrested" He
wants o get out because he has suit for 8, 900
damages soon to come up at Charlotte, n. g.
National Republican., 1887-08-03

SUMNER RATES for advertisements of Wants,
For Rent, and For Sale of two lines 4 times,
or lines times for 25 cents.
National Republican., 1887-08-03
olympic Park to-day, 4,a9p. m.

SUMMER RATgs for advertisements of Wants,
For Rent, and For sale Of two lines 4 times,
or 3 lines times for % cents.
National Republican., 1887-08-03
Providence and the Interstate Com

The interstate commerce commission is In
receipt of letter from the Providence and
Worcester Railway Company stating that
they have complied with the order OF the
commission and incloslng new tariff to 60
into effect at once.
National Republican., 1887-08-03
The Siamese Princes.
RAILWAY NOTES.

Princes Deyaworgee and Ply Montri
Suriyawonzso will arrive In the city to-day.
National Republican., 1887-08-03
THE SMALL THINGS OF A DAY.
Minor Occurrence. in and About the

Minor Occurrences in and About the
City.
There were alO building permits Issued last
month
loundmastor Einstein captured SO stray dogs
yesterday.
The treasury building will be connected with
the District fire alarm system.
4 number Of property owners of East wash
ington have pctitiouel to have the Twelfth
street sewer extended 10 the river.
Major Moore has complained to the District
commissioners Of the disposition of cisas
prosecuted before police court under the new
police regulations,
National Republican., 1887-08-03

IL order to avoid all danger of running your
health by drinking impure water ada ten to
twenty drops of Angostura Bltters to every
glass OF wafer you drink.
National Republican., 1887-08-03
Deaths In the Naval sevic

SUMNER RATES for advertisements of Wants
For Rent, and For Sale of two lines times
or lines 3 times for 25 cents.
National Republican., 1887-08-03

SUMNER RATES for advertisements of Wants,
For Rent, ard For Sale of two lines times. or
3 lines 3 times for - Cents.
National Republican., 1887-08-03
OF, mpio Park to-day. Admission Is cent,
Marriage Licenses.

The following marriage licenses have been
issued: J. W. Summers ani Alice NJ. Roles
Moses Wilson and Adeline Birlopps; Andrew
Hilman, of Williamsburg, Va, and Eleanor
Washington; Charles Robert Luscombe and
Mary Francis Robertson, W. II. Young and
Louisa Douglas, Joseph j. Soper and Mary l.
Moreland, Paul Elicit and Carrie Watts, Joseph
+. Meara and Maggie NJ Dunovan both OF
Lynchburg, Va; George II. Williams. of Fair.
fax county, Va, and Rena L. De Shazo; Jeffet-
son Farr and Annie s. Sprague. George W.
CARL and Margaret A. ThoTp.
National Republican., 1887-08-03
Mich aeI Desires to be Released.

SUMNER RATS for advertisements Of Wants,
For Rent, and For Sale OF two lines times, or
3 lines times, for . cents.
National Republican., 1887-08-03
CITY ITEMS,

ROWLAND DENTAL ASSOCIATION, I'll Four
andxa-half street northwest three doors north
Of Pennsylvania avenue. e. p. Rowland, NJ.
d.. G. II. Rowland, d. d. s., surgical operative,
nitrous oxide, 80 cents each tooth, and only so
cents extra for gas, whether one or number
Of teeth arc extracted at tho same sitting.
Have administered nitrous oxide to over ,00e
amaigam, and white filings inserted in the
best manner. All work warranted first class.
the market for the price, 81 per gallon, 81 q
quart and 30 cents pint, % cents q sample
bottle. Tharp SlS street northwest,
''ALpERsEY DAIRY wAooys."-Fresh Alder
ney Butter churned every morning and deliv-
cred IN n pound Ward" prints, AT 10 cents per
pound. Also cottage cheese, 8 cents per ball
buttermilk cents per quart, and sweet milk
OF cents per quart,
National Republican., 1887-08-03
GEN. FIELDS REPORT.
On the Condition and Necessities of the
Famous Hot Springs.

Gen. Chas. W. Field, superintendent of
the Hot Springs, Ark, has made his annual
report to the Secretary Of the Interior. He
renews the recommendation of last year that
s31 600 be appropriated for building reser-
voirs and erecting pumping machines to
store the water now allowed to run into the
creek. The free bath houses are used by
400 persons daily, and the building and
pools are too small. A donation by Con.
gress of $4,000 is recommended to erect O
larger building upon the present site.
National Republican., 1887-08-03
RobberIes Reported,

SUMNER RATES for advertisements of Wants
For Rent ana For Sale of two lines 4 times
or 5 lines times for 25 cents.
National Republican., 1887-08-03
Reduced Rates to the seashore

SUMNER RATES for advertisements of Wants,
For Rent, and For Sale of two lines 4 times, OF
8 lines lines for 25 cents.
National Republican., 1887-08-03
Land Grant Adjustment.

SUMNER RATES for advertisements of Wants
For Rent, and For Sale OF two lines times
or 3 lines times for % cents.
National Republican., 1887-08-03
Building Permits.

SUMMER RATES for advertisements OF Wants,
For Rent, and For Sale of two lines times, or
3 lines 3 times for 2b cents.
National Republican., 1887-08-03
Lodge Meetings To-Nigi

SUMNER RATES for advertisements Of Wants,
For Rent, aud For sale of two lines times,
or B limos timcs for 25 CCnts.
National Republican., 1887-08-03
At the Capltol Grounds.

SUMMER RATES for advertisements of Wants
For Rent, and For Sale of two lines 4 times
or 0 lines 3 times for 25 cents
National Republican., 1887-08-03
Limited Coinage Last Month.

SUMMER RATES for advertisements of Wants,
For Rent, and For Sale Of two lines times,
or lines times for IS cents.
National Republican., 1887-08-03

Ez1~Above lots comprise Scalloped and
Plain Bordered Handkerchiefs. Some beau.
tifully hand embroidered in white, cream,
light blue, pink. There's nearly 100 differ
ent styles in the four lots.
81 dozen pure China Silk Hand CLEARING
kerchiefs, extra size, Pinch OUT
hemstitched borders. They AT
were 6S, 10; and CSC. 4S CENTS.
National Republican., 1887-08-03
Handkerchiefs.

13 %ozs,, dozen q, q, 1gSSc) gs CLEARING HT OUT
0dozen at i9c for Csc.
IsS"In above lot you will flnd Hem
stitched, Tucked, Herring Bone, Embroi-
dered, and Fancy Dice Borders. Plain
white and fancy colors. AL pure and
sheer linen.